UAE
UAE visa and residency updates — Golden Visa criteria, freelancer permits, investor visas, and employment regulations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Covers Emirates ID, labor card requirements, and expat tax rules.
Saudi-Russian Investment Forum Marks 100 Years as Visa-Free Travel Takes Effect
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch visa-free travel for 90-day stays starting May 11, 2026, marking a century of diplomatic relations and boosting tourism ties.
Mauritius Rolls Out $1 Million Golden Visa, Boosting Travel and Luxury Living
Mauritius launches a $1M Golden Visa program for 2026, capping entry at 100 investors annually to boost technology…
Saudi Arabia and Russia Allow 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Under Federal Law No. 260-FZ
Saudi Arabia and Russia maintain a 90-day visa-free agreement for tourism and business in 2026, subject to Russian…
UAE Residents Rush Schengen Visa Applications Ahead of Eid Al Adha Break
UAE residents face 8-week waits for 2026 Schengen visa appointments, forcing many to reroute summer holiday plans to…
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Visa Exemption Deal for Diplomatic and Special Passports
Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a visa exemption for diplomatic and special passport holders on May 6, 2026,…
UAE Authorities Detain 15,000 Pakistanis, Seize Savings as Crackdown Intensifies
Reports alleged that UAE authorities detained and deported 15,000 Pakistani nationals, with savings frozen and families affected. Pakistan…
Dubai International Airport Halts Landings as Operation Epic Fury Targets UAE
Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports shut down following Iranian drone and missile strikes. Over 20,000 passengers displaced as…
Dubai Airports Scale Up Operations as UAE Airspace Reopens, CEO Paul Griffiths Says
Dubai Airports scales up operations in May 2026 as UAE airspace fully restores after months of regional disruption…
UAE Rolls Out AI-Powered Platform “eye” to Speed Work-Permit Screening with Smart Algorithms
The UAE launches an AI-powered work permit screening platform in May 2026 to automate applicant assessment and align…
UAE Lifts Precautionary Restrictions, Restores Normal Air Traffic Operations
The UAE resumed normal air traffic on May 2, 2026, lifting restrictions after a security review. Real-time monitoring…